Seat Belt Precautions - Lotus ELISE 2007 Owner's Handbook Manual

To use the belt, sit erect and fully back in the seat before taking
the buckle tongue in the outer hand, and drawing the belt through
the top slide, pass the belt across the body and push the tongue
into the buckle lock at the inboard side of the seat, until a posi-
tive 'click' is heard. Pull on the belt to check for correct latching
and ensure that the belt fits snugly against the body with all the
slack taken up by the reel. The belt should be worn low across
the front of the pelvis, and across the chest and shoulder.
The belts are released by pressing the red button on the
buckle lock, and will retract automatically so as not to inhibit
access to the passenger compartment.

Seat Belt Precautions

WARNING:
• Be sure you and your passenger always wear seat
belts and wear them properly. Not wearing a seat belt
correctly, increases the chance of serious injury or death
in a crash, even with airbags.
• On fastening the seat belt, ensure that no part of the
belt is twisted, or is entangled in the door or seat
mechanism.
• Seat belts are designed to bear upon the bone structure
of the body and should be worn low across the front of
the pelvis, and across the chest and shoulder. Wearing
the lap section of the belt across the abdominal area
must be avoided.
• Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause seri
ous injury or death in a crash. Ensure the seat belts are
correctly positioned before driving.
• Pregnant women should always wear seat belts to protect
both themselves and the unborn child. The lap belt por
tion of the belt should be kept as low as possible across
the hips. Consult your doctor regularly to check if you
should drive.
• The shoulder portion of the belt must never be worn
beneath the arm, or behind the back.
• Each seat belt assembly is designed for use by one
occupant of adult build, and should not be used by
children unable to meet the requirements set forth
herein.
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